As a growing number of children are now categorized as overweight or obese, new research shows that such children are not at increased risk for injury in car crashes.
All of the child safety seats and booster seats tested in this study properly restrained the children across a varied weight range. Almost 1,000 children ages 1 [...]
Children who suffer head injuries from car accidents, falls and other mishaps can face a multitude of problems over the course of their lifetimes, a new study shows
These traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can affect a child’s ability to communicate with others and take care of day to day tasks, leading to a long-term reduction in [...]
Some parents may have enough difficulty getting their toddlers strapped into their car seats, but that may be just half the battle.
A new, small study of parents in Colorado reveals another potential roadblock to child passenger safety: youngsters unbuckling themselves while the vehicle is moving.
Such incidents are alarming as restraining children inappropriately in a vehicle [...]
All you have to do is ensure your child wears a helmet while riding a bicycle. With school letting out for the summer, kids have more time to get outside on bicycles. However, an otherwise healthy activity can turn dangerous all too quickly.
Staying off busy roads is not enough. More than half the 135 children [...]
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Right now, they’re giving away free car seat IDs. Now is your chance to be better safe than sorry. Car seat ID tags may [...]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tested many of the most popular child booster seats on the market today and found that some actually increase the risk of certain injuries. Many of the offending seats were of the convertible kind – the 3-in-1 or All-in-One models.
It is difficult to do everything well, and this [...]
I just came across a great site full of important information about preventing child injuries in car accidents. It’s full of information about the considerations for children of different ages and has some good videos too.